GP2 Series' organisers revealed Tuesday the name of the thirteen teams signed for the next three years.
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Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli resume testing of its new, 2011 Formula 1 tires on the super fast circuit of Monza, home of the Italian Grand Prix.
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The Virgin Racing Formula 1 Team announced that it has signed Belgian driver Jerome D'Ambrosio in an evaluation role for four of the remaining five Grands Prix of the 2010 season.
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Volvo Cars has announced the launch of the all-new S60 and V60 R-Design models - created to deliver a dynamic driving experience in a coupé-style saloon or versatile Sportswagon. Featuring a specially developed chassis, the new R-Design models ensure that the driving experience matches the car's sporting appearance. The all-new Volvo S60 and V60 R-Design will be introduced in autumn 2010.
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100% electric Peugeot's latest concept car is a visually striking two-seater roadster with a futuristic styling and an original architecture, designed to offer intense driving sensations as a celebration of the Marque's 200th anniversary.
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Aston Martin's ultimate expression of design, engineering and craftsmanship; the One-77 is being readied for production. The 7.3 litre V12 engine, as part of the development process, has been certified at 750bhp and 750Nm of torque, positioning it as the most powerful naturally aspirated road car engine in the world today.
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A new coupe is coming to town, and it's going to shake-up the status quo. Scion--Toyota's youth division--will be opening 45 dealerships across the country later this month. They will aggressively market their three Scion models--tC, xB and xD--to the Y-generation. Setting Scion apart from other manufacturers that have taken aim at the urbane hipsters is the ability to customize a Scion by selecting from a catalogue of 75 dealer-installed Toyota TRD accessories that modify suspension setups, exhaust systems, brakes and many other aspects of a Scion including appearance.
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The Scion xD is a cool little sub-compact 5-door that serves as Scion's entry-level ride. It's generously equipped for its MSRP of $17,200, and it's totally customize'able with Toyota's long list of TRD bits and pieces. Without adding any of the dealer-installed components available to personalize one's xD, it's an attractive looking ride that conveys a sense of sportiness in both sight and sound. I appreciate the vehicle's clean lines and attractive proportioning; I also like its slightly brazen exhaust note.
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For the very first time Citroën's striking Survolt electric concept and an Agni Z2 electric superbike went head-to-head at Thruxton race circuit.
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Canadian race car driver Patrick Carpentier will be back behind the wheel of the NASCAR Sprint Cup car later this season to compete in at least three races.
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Former Formula 1 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen is the famous name now linked with Renault for 2011, but Vitaly Petrov is still valued by the team, Renault F1 Team owner Gerard Lopez insists.
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R. L. Polk and Co. has named Tim Rogers president of the automotive information and marketing company's business unit, replacing Joe Walker. Polk said Rogers will oversee all business objectives, policies, and strategic direction at the company.
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GM has announced a demonstration project to explore market needs and customer acceptance of battery electric vehicles in Korea.
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Ford Motor Co. has hired former Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai designer Joel Piaskowski to head all exterior design for Ford in the Americas. The assignment includes all Ford brand and Lincoln models, Ford Motor spokesman Alan Hall said today.
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Nissan's local partner in China, Zhengzhou Nissan Co., Ltd. (ZNA), has staged an inauguration ceremony for its second plant in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China. The new plant will increase annual production capacity at the ZNA venture to 200,000 units in FY2012 from the current 60,000.
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Senior officials from the UAW plan to travel to Italy next week for a meeting with Fiat S.p.A. CEO Sergio Marchionne and a pitch to bring jobs to the United States for its suppliers.
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The small Jeep arriving in 2013 will open the brand to a wider range of buyers because it is expected to be the brand's lowest-priced model, Jeep's top executive said today.
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Former Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz designer Joel Piaskowski joins Ford Motor Co. on Oct. 1 as head of exterior design for Ford in the Americas.
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Lamborghini has released another teaser photo--the third of six--of the supercar that it will debut at the Paris show.
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